DopeyBadger
Imagathoner
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2015
Frontier flights are up for Marathon Weekend.
3) I like the long walk to corrals before the marathon. I don't know why - it's like the nervous/excitement in the air or something.
I have had enough serious medical conditions that I simply remind myself of the times when I could not run, no matter how much I wished to do so. That gets me out the door.What motivates you besides races?
What motivates you besides races?
What motivates you besides races?
I suggest you ask the murphy bed question on the Pop thread but my understanding is that both beds, regular and murphy, have the same matrices. Also, wood floor vs carpet, I think . For me, Queen beds and coffee maker (for that 3AM breakfast) are essentials.Well, although I haven't registered for a race yet, I did reserve a room today. Think I may actually do this again. I currently have Pop and Art reserved and want to cancel one (didn't mean to but Art became available right after I finished Pop). The prices are fairly close, any reason to do one over the other? It seems Art has two double beds whereas Pop has two queen but one is a pull out (not sure how comfortable that is). Thanks in advance.
Both beds are the same. One just comes down from the wall to create more space when you aren't sleeping.Well, although I haven't registered for a race yet, I did reserve a room today. Think I may actually do this again. I currently have Pop and Art reserved and want to cancel one (didn't mean to but Art became available right after I finished Pop). The prices are fairly close, any reason to do one over the other? It seems Art has two double beds whereas Pop has two queen but one is a pull out (not sure how comfortable that is). Thanks in advance.
I’ll be in WDW at Saratoga from the 5th-10th. Not sure I want to brave the humidity though. Not used to that.
Hi runners! So I've been slacking hard. I need to get back to working out and running regularly, but I'm having trouble wanting to get out of bed. I was so good, but I've lost all motivation. Maybe because it's so humid out or maybe because I haven't signed up for any races. Maybe I need to contact DopeyBadger and start a new plan? What motivates you besides races?
I love this!I don't HAVE to run, I GET to run.
I definitely need the supportHaving a solid goal in mind and a support team. I decided to finally pay for coaching and let me tell you - I know I am not her only client, but she makes me feel like I am. And I get text and message her all I want to and it's amazing! I've been going through some depression and life changes in the last year and I knew the only thing to get me off the couch and back to training would be accountability. I get a schedule once per week, take it day by day and set small milestones.
Right now, I know I'm getting back to basics as I train for Chicago Marathon (Goal time is 5:29 or faster). She's got me now running 3/1 intervals and my max mileage is about 20 miles per week this week (3, 4, 4, 8) AND I'm taking it slow. I'm running no faster than 13:15-13:30 per mile -- and that's okay because speed matters not right now, unless it's a speed session
We will support you here if you'd like too!
Goals are usually my motivators, but thanks to your training plan I broke my half marathon goal by a lot! Your training rocks.102 Goals
-I'll echo what @BuckeyeBama said as well. I've had a few times in my running journey where I couldn't run. Those are the times that really drive home what a gift it is to have the ability to run on other days. So I cherish all the days I get to run.
-Lastly, I'm trying to set a good example for my daughter.
Being happy and healthy is a great motivation. Your transformation is amazing!I run to manage my stress. I run to be a happier person. But above all else, I run because I like being this person:
I’ve found that having a race coming up helps. Maybe sign up for something local?
Frontier flights are up for Marathon Weekend.
@BuckeyeBama and I are always in agreement on this: I GET to run, so I do. I'm never much help when it comes to motivation stories/tips because I really, truly love to run; I don't need a carrot to do it - having the time, space, and health to be able to run is all the motivation I need!I don't HAVE to run, I GET to run.
Well, although I haven't registered for a race yet, I did reserve a room today. Think I may actually do this again. I currently have Pop and Art reserved and want to cancel one (didn't mean to but Art became available right after I finished Pop). The prices are fairly close, any reason to do one over the other? It seems Art has two double beds whereas Pop has two queen but one is a pull out (not sure how comfortable that is). Thanks in advance.
I suggest you ask the murphy bed question on the Pop thread but my understanding is that both beds, regular and murphy, have the same matrices. Also, wood floor vs carpet, I think . For me, Queen beds and coffee maker (for that 3AM breakfast) are essentials.
The energy is palpable.
Discounts started roughly when the Wine and Dine goodie bags went out as they offered $50 off Dopey and I think like $25-30 off Goofy/marathon. TA discounts are usually pretty late and depend on what the TA needs to offload.Second, does anyone recall when discounted bibs started rolling out last year and what the discounts were? Is it possible to eventually snag a Goofy challenge bib for less than what’s being listed right now? And yes, I know it’s possible no discounts are offered.
Discounts started roughly when the Wine and Dine goodie bags went out as they offered $50 off Dopey and I think like $25-30 off Goofy/marathon. TA discounts are usually pretty late and depend on what the TA needs to offload.